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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.48, 1,104.80 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.48, 1,104.80 and 389.76 is: 584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.48 : 1,104.80 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.48/1,104.80 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.48x = 1,104.80 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.48x = 430,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,606.85/736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.68

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